Peaking twice
A multi-stage process rewards sustained readiness rather than a single burst. We plan the workload so the girl is fresh at each stage, not exhausted by the first.
School-specific preparation
11+ preparation for The Henrietta Barnett School
The Henrietta Barnett School runs a multi-stage selective entry, which means preparation has to peak twice rather than once. We plan backwards from the school's published dates so a girl arrives at each stage having practised the right thing at the right time.
- Year 5 and Year 6
- Multi-stage planning
- Independent of the school
What happens next
- 1. A free consultation about the student's stage and goals.
- 2. A shortlist of tutors, reviewed by a person before it reaches you.
- 3. A free compatibility trial before anything is paid for.
Founding lessons from £25 per hour. No grade or place is ever guaranteed.
Entry requirements at a glance
Checked each admissions cycle
- Entry point
- Year 7 entry for girls, tested in Year 6
- Registration
- Registration closes months before the first test
- Selection
- Places offered in rank order within the published admissions criteria
Last reviewed: 1 August 2026
Who this preparation suits
This page is for families whose daughter is applying for Year 7 entry, whether they are starting early or arriving late with a specific gap to close.
- Year 5 girls starting a planned run-up to the first stage
- Year 6 girls preparing between stages of the process
- Girls who read widely but lose marks on precise, timed comprehension
- Families who want an honest second opinion on whether to apply
What usually gets in the way
These are the patterns we see most often, and what a tutor does about them.
Comprehension precision
Strong readers often write generously and score narrowly. Tutors teach how to answer exactly what is asked, in the space and time available.
Mathematical reasoning under time
The mathematics is less about difficult content than about multi-step reasoning at speed. We build both, in that order.
Pressure and perfectionism
Highly able girls often take mistakes hard. Lessons are structured so errors are treated as information, and progress is visible week to week.
What preparation covers
- School-published admissions arrangements
English
- Timed comprehension
- Inference and evidence
- Vocabulary in context
- Concise written answers
Mathematics
- Number fluency
- Multi-step reasoning
- Fractions, ratio and proportion
- Problem-solving under time
Between stages
- Maintaining sharpness
- Targeted revision
- Confidence and pacing
- Preparation for any later stage
How a tutor works towards this entry
One tutor normally covers English, mathematics and reasoning, with the balance adjusted after each mock rather than fixed at the start.
- Baseline assessment mapped against the school's published assessment stages
- A term plan that peaks at the first stage without burning out
- Regular timed comprehension, marked against precise criteria
- A short between-stage plan if your daughter progresses
- Written parent notes after every mock, with a realistic read on progress
A typical first four weeks
Every plan is adjusted at the consultation, but this is the shape most engagements take.
- Week 1
Baseline and gap analysis
Untimed English and mathematics assessments separate knowledge gaps from timing problems.
- Week 2
English precision
Comprehension technique: what the question is asking, what evidence earns marks, and how much to write.
- Week 3
Mathematical reasoning
Multi-step problems taught as method, then practised in short timed sets.
- Week 4
Timed mock and plan
A timed paper under quiet conditions, followed by error analysis and the plan for the next block.
What families ask
Are you affiliated with the school?
No. Tutivate is an independent tutoring service with no affiliation to the school and no access to confidential admissions information. We work only from published material.
Can you guarantee a place?
No. Places are decided by the school. We commit to careful preparation and an honest assessment of where your daughter stands.
What happens between stages?
If your daughter progresses, the tutor shifts to maintaining sharpness and preparing for the later stage rather than adding new content.
How many lessons a week?
One lesson a week suits most families, occasionally rising to two in the term before the first stage. We would rather protect the child's weekends than add hours.
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This page was last reviewed by the Tutivate team on 1 August 2026. Admissions requirements and dates change; always confirm details against the official source before making decisions.